Paperback
Author: Vehlmann & Yoann
Age: 8 years and up
Size: 21.7 x 28.7 cm
Number of pages: 48 colour pages
£8.99 inc. VAT
ISBN: 9781800441033
https://www.cinebook.co.uk/spirou-fantasio-20-the-dark-side-of-the-z-p-4519.html
Sometime after their adventures in Attack of the Zordolts, Spirou, Fantasio and the Count of Champignac have nearly finished repairing the damage done by Zorglub’s ridiculous plans. Until that morning when they wake up in what appears to be their bedrooms, except … on the moon! The moon, yes, where Zorglub – again – has built a massive laboratory. Unfortunately, the cost of such a construction is colossal, and the somewhat-reformed evil mastermind had to find financial backers …
My problem is that I look at these humorous adventure books and work out how they could have been developed into "serious" stories. It's a problem I have and it;s a 24 hours a a day thing. If my own ideas are not rushing through what I am reliably informed is my brain then I see a cartoon or read a book like this and that's it.
The book starts out with a wonderful concept: you wake up in the morning and look out of your bedroom window and...you are on the Moon. How did you and your house get there?! From there on in its a gag and action filled crazy ride and an adventure worthy of Professor Thaddeus Twatt.
Every time I pick up a S&F book I keep having this feeling it will disappoint but so far none have. A book that can be read and enjoyed by adults as well as kids and the artwork alone should delight...that last panel...ooh. Scary!
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